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KIA Carens vs Tata Nexon

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Carens or Tata Nexon? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Carens and Nexon. KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium (O) Petrol and Tata Nexon Price starts at Rs.7.32 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart 1.2 Petrol 5 Speed. KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Tata Nexon is a 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model), and Nexon has a mileage of 17.44 kmpl (base model).

Carens vs Nexon

Key HighlightsKIA CarensTata Nexon
PriceRs.10.99 LakhRs.7.32 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1199 cc
Power113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Mileage/Range17.9 kmpl17.44 kmpl
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KIA Carens Premium (O) Petrol car
Premium (O) Petrol
Rs. 10.99 Lakh
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Tata Nexon Smart 1.2 Petrol 5 Speed car
Smart 1.2 Petrol 5 Speed
Rs. 7.32 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.73 Lakh
Price Breakup
8.22 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.4
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
382 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1199 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm
118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Independent& Lower Wishbone& McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Semi-independent& Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar& Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel
{195/65 R15}, Steel Rim
{195/60 R16}, Steel Rim
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
195/60 R16
Turning Radius
10.2 meters
5.1 meters
Wheels Size
R15
R16
Wheels Type
Steel Rims
Steel Rims

Exterior

Power Windows
Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four)
Front Only
Rear Wiper
-
Rear Defogger
-
Daytime Running Lights
check
Automatic Headlamps
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check
Outside door handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Bumpers
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Antenna
Sharkfin
Sharkfin
Rear Spoiler
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Black Roof Mounted
Roof Rails
-
Silver Finish
Bonnet
Manual Lift
Manual Lift
Outside Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable With Auto Fold
Manually Adjustable
Tail Gate
Manual Operation
Manual Operation
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Body Coloured With Indicators
Body Coloured With Indicators

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
check
Shift Indicator
-
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
-

Infotainment & Communication

Voice Command
check
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Integrated Music System
Standard Company Fitted
Speakers
6
-
AM/FM Radio
check
Wireless Charger
-
Front tweeters
check
-
Android Auto and Apple Carplay
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms
Upto 5 Years/125000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
-
Three Cylinder
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
5
Power
113.18 bhp @ 6300 rpm
118.27 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.9 kmpl
17.44 kmpl
Top Speed
174 kmph
180 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
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Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
-
Ventilated Seats Type
-
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
Automatic climate control
-
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
check
check
Cruise Control
-
Start / Stop Button
-
Power Steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
Leather streering wheels
-
Drive Modes
-
3
Keyless Entry
Foldable Key
Parking Assist
check
-

Safety

Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
-
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
-
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
Lane Departure Warning
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
-
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
-
Hill Assist
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4540 mm
3995 mm
Width
1800 mm
1804 mm
Height
1708 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2498 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm
208 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
44 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.2 Litres
5.5 Litres
Boot Space
216 Litres
382 Litres
Kerb Weight
1630 kg
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Body Type
MUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It offers 3 engine options to suit various needs
  • The Carens offers a premium cabin feel with 6 & 7 seater option
  • It comes with features like a ventilated seat, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, automatic climate control and others
  • The safety kit includes 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ABS, VSM, and others
  • The space inside the cabin is sufficient to carry big families
  • The six-seater variant comes with second-row captain seats for enhanced comfort
  • The ride quality of the Carens is impressive, despite being a long vehicle it gives normal car-like road manners
  • The one-touch topple-down second-row seats give easy access to the third-row
  • Availability of automatic transmission in all three powertrain options
  • The new design makes the car look premium.
  • The base variant gets a good number of features.
  • It offers better safety with 6-Airbags, ESP, and Hill-hold standard in all variants.
  • The interior boasts a 10.2-inch touchscreen & some segment-first features.
  • The car offers comfortable ride quality.
  • The car comes with multiple engine options.
Cons
  • The pricing of the top-spec variant is too high
  • Six-seater configuration is available in the top-spec variants only
  • The third row feels a little crammed mostly suitable for kids
  • The positioning of the air purifier eats up the kneeroom of the second-row passenger behind the driver
  • The reliability of the DCT gearbox is a question
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and some others
  • The diesel engine does not offer a proper manual gearbox, it comes with an iMT unit
  • Lack of clarity in the variant lineup.
  • Tata could have improved the quality, fit & finish of the cabin.
  • Tata's after-sales experience could be better.
  • The base variant only gets an option of a 5-speed manual transmission.
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Carens and Tata Nexon

Safety

Carens comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Nexon has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

Carens has doors and seats. It is an with 216 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 195 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1708 mm high and 4540 mm long. It has 1630 kg kerb weight and 2780 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Nexon is an with doors and seats ,44 Litres fuel tank capacity, 382 Litres boot space, 208 mm ground clearance.It has 1620 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1804 mm width, .

Transmission

KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Nexon comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission.

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KIA Carens and Tata Nexon Owner Reviews

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      SHAM HARICHANDRA
      05 Dec 2025
      4.6
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      This seven-seater diesel car is of excellent quality. It offers great performance and comfort, making it a reliable choice for families.
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      Sami
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      The car is in excellent condition—very comfortable and smooth to drive. The seats offer great comfort, and the mileage makes it a truly worthwhile purchase. It’s a good product at a reasonable price, especially for a 7-seater, making it a great value for money overall.
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      Arvind Kumar
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      The best thing about my car is that I can take my entire family along, which makes everyone enjoy the ride and stay happy. It truly brings joy to family journeys.
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      Asit Sovan
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Good comfort and a great family car to buy. A must-have among all 6-seater cars.
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      vartesh manu
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      It’s a good deal at this price and the most comfortable car in its segment. The Kia Carens is truly a value-for-money deal for everyone. Loved it from the heart.
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